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next
adjective · Say it: NEKST
What it means
Foundationcoming straight after this one in time or order
Our next maths lesson will be about fractions and decimals.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- following
- subsequent
- upcoming
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- last
- previous
More examples
- Mia is excited because the next train goes all the way to the seaside.
Where the word comes from
From Old English 'nehst', meaning nearest.
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